Compact retainer



May 22,1928. 2 I 1,670,720

A. L. GROSS COMPACT RETAINER Filed Feb. 28, 1927 Patented May 22, 1928.

ANNA L. GROSS, 'OFYPHILAIDELIEHVIA, rENnsYLvAnm.

COMPACT RETAINER.

Application filed February 28, 1927. Serial No. 171,557.

The object of this invention is to devise a novel construction andarrangement of a compact retainer whereby the conventional compact canbe detachably connected with the strap of a wrist watch or to anydesired portion of the clothes of thewearer so that itwill not benecessary for women to carry a bag to contain their vanity appliances;

It further comprehends a novel construction and arrangement of aretainer secured to one of the casing members of the compact, andprovided with a clamping member that will clamp against the strap of awrist watch.

it further comprehends a novel construction of a compact retainer havingreleasing means which can be readily actuated by the right hand of aperson to unclamp the clamping member of the compact retainer which isin engagement with the strap of the wrist watch which is usually carriedon the left hand wrist. I

Other novel features of construction and advantage will hereinafter moreclearly appear.

tion I have shown in the accompanying drawing typical embodiments of itwhich in practice will give satisfactory and reliable results. It is,however, to be understood that the various instrumentalities of which myinvention consist can be variously ar ranged and organized and myinvention is not limited to the exact arrangement and orgamzations ofthese instrumentalties, as herein set forth.

Figure 1 is a perspective View showing a compact retainer embodying myinvention in assembled position with the strap of a wrist watch, whichlatter is in position on a wrist.

Figure 2 is a side elevation of a compact and its retainer, in anassembled condition with respect to the strap of a wrist watch, thestrap being shown in section.

Figure 3 is a rear elevation ofa compactand retainer with the clampingmember en- 7 gaging the strap of the wrist watch.

Figure 4: is a plan view of the clamping member, in detached position.

Figure 5 is a plan view of the releasing member, in detached position.

Figure 6 is a plan view of the clamping disc, in detached position.

Similar numerals indicate corresponding parts.

For the purpose of illustrating the inven- Referring to the drawings t v1 designates a compact of any desired or conventional type, the casingof which co'n sists of hinged sections secured together by means of theusual fastening devices fz.

tan 1 p designates a spring disc which consists of a fiat disc made ofspring meta], ()l'fjtl'lel resilient material having slits 4:, extendingthrough its periphery and forming a fixed portion 5 which is fixed bymeans of a fastening device 6 to the back of the compact 1. I

This fastening device 6 mayv consist of a spot-weld, rivet, solder orother fastening The slits 4 contribute on opposite.

means. sides of the fixed portion 5 to form spring members 7, andconnected with these members are the trunnion beari'ngsS, formed in anydesired manner, and as illustrated by.

erably rounded at its'free end. The clampmember 9 forms a lever ofsubstantial of, the wearer and its outward end terminates in proximityto the periphery of the disc 3. i

In order that the clamping member 9, when in clamping position may bereadily released, I provide a releasing member 12 which may be dispensedwithin'some case arising in practice. This releasing member 12 isprovided with a hinge 13 which is secured to the disc 3 in any desiredmanner. The releasing member 12 at its inner end, is provided with anelongated fiat bearing portion let and at its opposite end it ispreferably roundedas indicated at 15 in order to form a grasping handle.The elongated portion 14 is disposed beneath the free end of theclamping member 9 as will be understood by referrlng to Figure 3. I

16 designates a wrist watch which is secured around the wrist 17 bymeans of the conventional strap 19.

A.wrist watch is commonly worn on the back ofthe wrist of the left handand the strap encircles the wrist. In accordance with my invention, thecompact is detach the compact, all that it is necessary to do is toraise the left arm and release the catch 2 and the articles containedWithin the compact are readily accessible for use.

Having thus described my invention What I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is 1- 1. The combination with the casing of acompact, of a disc of spring material having slits opening through itsperiphery to form spring members and a. portion fixed to said compact,and a clamping lever i u lcrumed on said disc and retained in clampedposition by said spring -i'-nenibers. i

2. The combination with the casing of a 'ia-l havcompactpof a disc ofspring ina t ing slits opening through its periphery to form springmembers and a portion fixed to said compact and a clamping leverfulcruined on said (1150 and retained in clamped position by said springmembers and means to release said clamping member.

' 3. The combination With the casing of a compact, of a disc made ofspring metal stantially fiat clamping member l1flVlDgtruiinions to entersaid trunnion bearings,

and having an extension extending beyond said bearings and adapted tobear on the fixed portion oat saiddisc.

ANNA L. GROSS.

